Chief Medical Information Officer

Data-driven.
Solutions-oriented.
Physician executive.

Dr. Reza Sadeghian, MD  ·  Enterprise CMIO  ·  Clinical Informatics Pioneer

Reza Sadeghian, MD is a visionary and strategic technology leader with repeated success leading enterprise clinical informatics and health information technology operations. The first pediatrician in North America with dual fellowship training in biomedical and clinical informatics.

15+Years in
Health IT
3CMIO
Roles
11Books
Published
85+Keynotes
Delivered
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About Dr. Reza Sadeghian

Leadership philosophy, skillset, and executive experience.

A healthcare executive with a history of leadership in healthcare technology, Reza Sadeghian, MD has more than 15 years of experience in telemedicine systems, patient-care enhancement, and electronic medical record optimization. Over the course of his career, Dr. Reza Sadeghian has led numerous HIT and enterprise clinical informatics operations, launching technology programs that advance business strategy, drive innovation, and engage providers, staff, and physician executives.

He is the first pediatrician with double fellowship training in biomedical and clinical informatics in North America. He also holds a Physician Executive MBA. Dr. Reza Sadeghian contributes to the professional community through seminars and lectures on health IT and related subjects, and supports the application of Lean manufacturing principles and FMEA in healthcare.

Since 2019, Dr. Sadeghian has held multiple roles beginning at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) in Colton, California, where the hospital CEO and board appointed him as CMIO. He currently serves as Enterprise Chief Medical Information Officer and Medical Director of AI at University of Toledo Health.

🏆 Leadership
Seasoned physician executive with an inclusive leadership style that values honesty, transparency, forthrightness, and active listening.
🧠 Strategic Thinking
Strong business acumen with the ability to position organizations for the future, spotting shifting market demands and comprehending important trends.
💬 Communication
Promotes courteous and efficient communication at all organizational levels, from the general public to system leadership and physician executives.
🤝 Collaborative
Engages constructively with a variety of stakeholders, fostering shared purpose and yielding results that are agreed upon across disciplines.
Featured Experience

Telemedicine Pioneer & UPMC Partnership

Dr. Reza Sadeghian was a key contributor to UPMC’s RAVEN initiative, which featured the pioneering use of telemedicine as an integral part of nursing home residents’ care. The telemedicine technology was created by Dr. Sadeghian in partnership with UPMC’s Technology Development Center, Center for Connected Medicine’s Information Services Division, Department of Biomedical Informatics, and Community Provider Services.

At Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Dr. Sadeghian guided the implementation of telemedicine for more than 34 outpatient services and 54 skilled nursing facilities across San Bernardino County, including County Detention Centers. He secured over $1 million in telemedicine funding through two CARES Act grants.

His responsibilities span financial management, budgeting, strategic planning, and organizational resource oversight. Among his accomplishments is supporting health IT and re-engineering projects through the development of action-oriented, multidisciplinary teams.

Graduate Medical Education
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Pediatrics Residency
University of South Alabama  ·  Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)  ·  Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
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Clinical Informatics Fellowship
University of Washington  ·  First pediatrician in North America with dual fellowship training in biomedical and clinical informatics
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Biomedical Informatics Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh  ·  Post-doctoral NIH-funded training in machine learning at the National Library of Medicine
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Physician Executive MBA
Auburn University  ·  Business acumen, healthcare finance, and executive leadership training
Press & Media Coverage

Dr. Reza Sadeghian in the News

Selected press coverage and editorial features on Dr. Reza Sadeghian’s work in healthcare technology, clinical informatics, and digital innovation.

Writing & Publishing

Published Writing by Reza Sadeghian, MD

Articles and long-form writing on healthcare AI, clinical informatics, pediatrics, and physician leadership.

Mission & Goals

What drives Dr. Reza Sadeghian

The professional mission behind every decision, program, and initiative.

Improving patient outcomes through technology
Providing physician executive leadership
Advocating for patient needs at every level
Managing and optimizing healthcare operations
Driving innovation in clinical AI and informatics
Improving financial performance of health systems
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